THE BURDEN TO BE BETTER: The Community Quarterback for the Morningside 76104 Community.

 

THE BURDEN TO BE BETTER: The Community Quarterback for the Morningside 76104 Community. Black Texans 

FORT WORTH, TEXAS - From the first stolen footsteps on foreign soil to the rhythmic march toward freedom, Black people in America have transformed struggle into song, pain into purpose, and history into hope. Each generation, born into the weight of oppression, has refused to be defined by it, instead using their voices, hands, and hearts to build a legacy of endurance and excellence.

The sorrow songs of the enslaved became the spirituals that carried secret messages of liberation. The cries of injustice turned into the anthems of the civil rights movement. The pain of segregation gave birth to poetry, music, and art that captured the depth of the Black experience. Every hardship has been met with creative resistance, a refusal to be silenced, a determination to rise.

Education, once denied, became a tool for empowerment. From the underground classrooms of enslaved minds to the hallowed halls of historically Black colleges and universities, knowledge became a weapon against ignorance. Black teachers, preachers, and scholars took the lessons of their ancestors and turned them into blueprints for a better future.

Through the centuries, history has sought to erase Black contributions, but Black hands have written their own narratives. From Harriet Tubman’s footsteps to the North to Malcolm’s fiery speeches, from Madam C.J. Walker’s economic empire to the artistic genius of Maya Angelou and James Baldwin, the legacy of Black excellence has never wavered.

Today, as injustice still lingers, the spirit of hope remains unbroken. Black entrepreneurs, activists, educators, and artists continue to shape the future, proving that pain is not an endpoint but a catalyst for transformation. What was once a struggle has become a song of triumph. What was once pain has been turned into a purpose that drives generations forward. And what was once a history of oppression is now a history of hope, one that speaks to the resilience, brilliance, and unshakable faith of Black people.

That same spirit of resilience lives on in Fort Worth’s Morningside community, where Pastor Kyev Tatum has stepped up as the Community Quarterback, calling plays, rallying the team, and leading the charge against poor health, economic despair, and systemic inequities.

Morningside 76104, the community with the lowest life expectancy in Texas, has long been in need of a game-changing leader. Pastor Tatum has answered the call, bringing together faith-based organizations, healthcare providers, and local leaders to create real solutions. Through initiatives like the Health + Healing Hub, he is making sure families have access to preventive healthcare, nutrition education, fitness programs, and economic opportunities, critical resources that have been out of reach for far too long.

Much like a quarterback who reads the field and adapts to the challenges ahead, Tatum has spent his career designing strategic plays to uplift the inner city. Whether tackling food insecurity through urban farming, addressing health disparities with community clinics, or creating economic pathways through small business development, he remains focused on one goal: leading his community to victory over systemic barriers that threaten their well-being.

Now, as the Health + Healing Hub expands in 76104 and 76105, Pastor Tatum is calling on neighbors, churches, schools, and local businesses to join the team. The game is on, and with the right strategy, teamwork, and faith, the inner city can rewrite its future, one healthy, empowered, and thriving household at a time.

The Game Is On, Are You Ready to Play?

The time for change is now. Join Pastor Kyev Tatum and the Health + Healing Hub as we work together to turn the tide on health and economic disparities in Fort Worth. Because in this game, everyone deserves a chance to win.